XYLOL for surface rust

[kahuna]

I had some of the chemical called XYLOL that I bought from home depot in the garage.I use it on jobs that might involve paint overspray etc.I thought I'd try it on the surface rust of some old chrome parts.It was genius.the rust it removed was removed almost instantly with no heavy rubbing or abrasive scouring.It did leave a film that wiped off with clean rag and after a quick polish with wax the finish was nice.Has anyone used this on other metals or experienced any type of adverse reactions either short or long term?

[jonr]

I'm not sure about the adverse affects on metal parts, but I can tell you it has adverse affects on YOU! I'm assuming that XYLOL's main ingredient is Xylene and if so, this stuff kills brain cells quicker than anything on the planet, AND it causes cancer. There's probably a disclaimer on the back to use it in a well-ventilated area since it is "known to cause cancer in laboratory rats in California". :shock:

Either wear a respirator or use it outside.

Now, if is does not have Xylene in it, then have a nice day!

-Jon

[pntrdave]

and don't smoke or open flames it will go boom

[tconroy]

I'm not sure about the adverse affects on metal parts, but I can tell you it has adverse affects on YOU! I'm assuming that XYLOL's main ingredient is Xylene and if so, this stuff kills brain cells quicker than anything on the planet, AND it causes cancer. There's probably a disclaimer on the back to use it in a well-ventilated area since it is "known to cause cancer in laboratory rats in California". :shock:

Either wear a respirator or use it outside.

Now, if is does not have Xylene in it, then have a nice day!

-Jon

I knew a guy who used xylol....

[fifer]

Xylol is carcinogenic, be very careful using it and be sure to wear gloves. I use this stuff in the lab that I work in and the person that trained me stressed the fact that it has been linked to cancer and we must always use it in a fume hood.

[crc1214]

There's probably a disclaimer on the back to use it in a well-ventilated area since it is "known to cause cancer in laboratory rats in California". :shock:

-Jon

There's way too many "lab-rats" in California anyhow..... LOL......
Tree-hugging, Arnold-loving, weed-smoking lab rats.....